Monthly Archives: February 2007

Actor Burn-Out

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Matt D

Yesterday during a strategy session during which I was moderating a discussion on long-term industry views, such as what happens in various sectors of the industry at different times of the year, an exasperated young actress asked an excellent question: … Continue reading →

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Theatre Auditions New York

Posted on February 15, 2007 by admin

Some of you regular readers may know that I am an integral part of a well-respected theatre company here in NY. We recently held auditions for our Company of Apprentice Actors. And it amazes me how many actors are still … Continue reading →

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Excuses, Excuses

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Matt D

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” -anonymous Back in my college days I would sit around with the other members of my class and we would chat about … Continue reading →

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Technology Woes, Part II

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Matt D

“Even in the future nothing works!” -Rick Moranis, “Spaceballs” Once upon a time, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, New York actors would sit in the waiting room of their agency and chat and read the paper. The phone would ring … Continue reading →

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Thick Skin

Posted on February 11, 2007 by Matt D

I help out at a friend’s restaurant a few nights a week. Here’s a conversation I had with a new guy that just started. NEW GUY. You’re not here much, what else do you do? ME. I work as a … Continue reading →

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